Company to deploy over 200 associates and host
relief events to help affected communities in Florida
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Sept. 30,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's today announced it will
donate $2 million to support relief
efforts in Florida after Hurricane
Ian left devastation across the state, causing catastrophic
flooding and damage. Lowe's donation will support disaster relief
partners and nonprofit Pro customers, helping organizations provide
emergency shelter, food and rebuilding supplies to those affected
by the storm. Lowe's also will host relief events to distribute
critical supplies.
"It's heartbreaking to see the devastation and the impact on our
customers and associates who have been affected by this storm.
Their safety is paramount," said Marvin
Ellison, Lowe's chairman and CEO. "While we know recovery
will take many months, we're here to help these communities return
to some form of normalcy as soon as possible. We'd also like to
thank the first responders and our associates who are serving these
communities."
Lowe's stores continue to help those affected by the storm, with
more than 200 Emergency Response Team (ERT) members being deployed
beginning today to the hardest-hit areas. These specially trained
associates voluntarily leave their home stores to provide
additional customer support at stores affected by storms and give
fellow associates a chance to focus on their families. The
Emergency Response Teams are traveling from stores across the
region.
Lowe's Emergency Command Center in North Carolina went into activation on
Friday, Sept. 23 to support stores
and communities ahead of the storm and in its aftermath. Lowe's has
shipped more than 1,000 truckloads across the region to keep stores
well-equipped with emergency supplies. The company is poised to
deploy its Tool Rental Disaster Response Trailer to Florida to give impacted residents affordable
rental options for one-time use equipment such as generators and
chainsaws.
In immediate response to Hurricane Ian, Lowe's stores in the
hardest-hit areas will host bucket brigade events to distribute
free cleanup supplies to residents who are continuing recovery
efforts. Buckets include supplies such as dust masks, goggles, bug
spray, bottled water and mold remover.
Lowe's is providing additional assistance to help associates.
The company is poised to deploy its mobile disaster relief convoy
to provide showers, washers and dryers and meals to associates in
high-impact areas. Lowe's is also expanding its financial
assistance through the Lowe's Employee Relief Fund. Lowe's is
doubling the company's match, contributing $2 for every dollar an employee donates now
through Oct. 31.
Visit Lowe's Newsroom for updates on Lowe's relief events and
continued support. For cleanup, repair and rebuilding advice, visit
lowes.com/hurricane.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50
home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer
transactions a week in the United
States and Canada. With
fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96
billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or
service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and
employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the
communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe,
affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of
skilled trade experts. For more information, visit
Lowes.com.
Contact:
Candace Gordon
Candace.Gordon@lowes.com
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